Performing Arts
Israeli cinema illuminated at AICE Israeli Film Festival
The program for Australia Israel Cultural Exchange’s (AICE) Israeli Film Festival has been announced.
Eight units to monitor 747 nightclubs
While APRA reacts angrily to media coverage of its ACCC re-authorisation, new claims cast doubt on its distribution methods
Governments lukewarm about the visual arts
In all the chatter about new, new, new arts policy and funding, the visual arts and literature are feeling ignored.
Wanted: Couple to have sex for art
Tim Gregory's latest exhibition, Sawdust Sex, will be presented by Paper Mountain in Perth from July 27, but he needs…
Playwright speaks out over ‘derogatory treatment’
Lachlan Philpott’s ‘heartbreaking’ decision to distance himself from his play has led to the cancellation of its Sydney season.
APRA's exemption is good for musicians
APRA should retain its monopoly to ensure Australia creators get their money. Most musicians agree.
Unfunded excellence money starts to flow
The new Australia Council peer assessment boards have begun giving out the much anticipated unfunded excellence money.
How not to talk to the tax man
An accountant offers a light-hearted look at the wrong – and right – ways to win the approval of the…
Growing orchestra receives $100,000 boost
The ACT Government will provide the Canberra Symphony Orchestra with an annual fund of $100,000.
Capturing the nerd audience
The mainstreaming of geek culture means the arts are now targeting the disposable income of a once-derided demographic.